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  Preserving Traditional Chinese Urban Culture in Modern China Located to the east of the historic Zhonghua Gate in Nanjing, Laomendong Historical Culture Block —also known as East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block —is one of the most representative traditional urban heritage areas in southern China. As part of the broader Confucius Temple–Qinhuai Scenic Area , Laomendong offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the historical continuity of Chinese city life. Historical Origins: From the Three Kingdoms to the Ming Dynasty The urban structure of Laomendong dates back to the Three Kingdoms period , when an orderly, linear street system was first established. During the Ming Dynasty, the nearby southern city gate—then known as Jubao Gate, later renamed Zhonghua Gate —became a strategic and commercial hub. As a result, Laomendong gradually developed into one of the most prosperous residential and commercial districts in Nanjing. Unlike many reconstructed historic zone...